Word of the day: Agape

Each day, I will post a fancy new word to replace mundane vocabulary.

Avery Mojica, Writer

I stood there agape as I watched the stunt rider perform a double backflip.

When you see a burning building, it’s not polite to stand agape – help the victims!

The ending of the book Of Mice and Men caused me to become agape on my bedroom floor, making my parents question whether I was entranced or not.

Agape – having the mouth wide open, usually from shock or surprise